Paraguayan senator and Kylian Mbappe in public dispute

Following a match between France and Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, Celeste Amarilla, a senator from the Liberal Radical Party of Paraguay, posted derogatory comments on the platform X regarding French striker Kylian Mbappe. In her post, Amarilla made racist remarks about Mbappe's origins, level of education, and physical appearance. Mbappe responded publicly, describing Amarilla as a pathetic individual and unworthy of her political position. Amarilla has subsequently demanded an apology from the footballer, claiming that his characterization of her was insulting. The controversy stems from tensions during the match, which resulted in a victory for France. No official disciplinary action from football governing bodies or the Paraguayan senate has been reported as of yet.